We Need a Little Christmas
Chris Colfer Amber Riley & Jenna Ushkowitz Lyrics
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Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Fill up the stocking,
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
For we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
So climb down the chimney,
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake,
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For I've grown a little leaner,
Grown a little colder,
Grown a little sadder,
Grown a little older,
And I need a little angel
Sitting on my shoulder,
Need a little Christmas now.
Haul out the holly,
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day.
Fill up the stocking,
Young Patrick:
But Auntie Man, it's one week from Thanksgiving Day now.
But we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute,
Candles in the window,
Carols at the spinet.
Yes, we need a little Christmas
Right this very minute.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
So climb down the chimney,
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Slice up the fruitcake,
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
For we need a little music,
Need a little laughter,
Need a little singing
Ringing through the rafter,
And we need a little snappy
"Happy ever after,"
Need a little Christmas now.
Need a little Christmas now.
The song "We Need A Little Christmas" talks about the need to start the Christmas season immediately. The lyrics "Haul out the holly, put up the tree before my spirit falls again" expresses the urgency to prepare for the holiday season before it's too late. The song continues to mention the need to hang up stockings and deck the halls with everything festive to get into the holiday spirit. The lines "For I've grown a little leaner, Grown a little colder, Grown a little sadder, Grown a little older" reflect the feeling of being tired and weary, but the idea that Christmas will make things better. The song already creates the idea that the holiday season will bring joy and happiness to everyone.
The song's chorus, "For we need a little Christmas, right this very minute" repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of starting Christmas as soon as possible. The line "It hasn't snowed a single flurry, but Santa dear, we're in a hurry" adds to the urgency of getting into the holiday season, even though the weather outside may not reflect the time of year. By climbing down the chimney and putting up bright lights, the holiday season can come alive, even if snow has not yet covered the ground.
Overall, "We Need A Little Christmas" is a song that encourages everyone to bring in the holiday season as soon as possible. The song's up-tempo beat and catchy chorus make it a classic holiday tune that many enjoy listening to during the season.
Line by Line Meaning
Haul out the holly,
Let's bring out the holly to decorate our homes for the holidays.
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again.
Let's put up the Christmas tree early to lift our spirits and avoid feeling down.
Fill up the stocking,
Let's fill up the Christmas stockings with gifts and treats.
I may be rushing things, but deck the halls again now.
We might be rushing to decorate, but let's still add some holiday cheer to our surroundings now.
For we need a little Christmas
We need the holiday season to bring joy and happiness into our lives.
Right this very minute,
We need it now, without any delay.
Candles in the window,
Let's light candles in the window to create a cozy and warm atmosphere.
Carols at the spinet.
Let's play Christmas carols on the spinet (a small piano) to fill the air with joyous music.
It hasn't snowed a single flurry,
Even though it hasn't snowed yet, we still want to celebrate the holidays.
But Santa, dear, we're in a hurry,
We're in a rush to celebrate the holidays and enjoy the festive season.
So climb down the chimney,
Santa, please come down the chimney and bring us good cheer and presents.
Put up the brightest string of lights I've ever seen.
Let's add some extra sparkle to our decorations with the brightest and most colorful string of lights.
Slice up the fruitcake,
Let's enjoy some delicious fruitcake, a traditional holiday dessert.
It's time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough.
Let's add some tinsel to the Christmas tree for an extra festive touch.
For I've grown a little leaner,
I've lost a bit of weight since last year.
Grown a little colder,
I've become a bit colder emotionally and need the warmth of the holiday season.
Grown a little sadder,
I've become a bit sadder and want the holiday season to lift my spirits.
Grown a little older,
I've gotten a bit older and want to enjoy the holiday season while I still can.
And I need a little angel
I need some guidance and support during the holiday season.
Sitting on my shoulder,
I need an angel to guide and comfort me during the holiday season.
Need a little Christmas now.
I need the cheer and joy of the holiday season now, more than ever.
Well, once I taught you all to live each living day.
I taught you all to live in the present and enjoy every moment, including the holiday season.
But Auntie Man, it's one week from Thanksgiving Day now.
Young Patrick is pointing out that it's early to decorate for Christmas when Thanksgiving is next week.
For we need a little music,
We need music to set the festive mood and bring joy and happiness to our homes.
Need a little laughter,
We need to laugh and enjoy ourselves during the holiday season.
Need a little singing
We need to sing holiday songs and carols to add to the festive spirit.
Ringing through the rafter,
Our singing and laughter will echo throughout the house and create a festive atmosphere.
And we need a little snappy
We need some upbeat and snappy music to dance and celebrate to.
"Happy ever after,"
We look forward to a joyful and happy holiday season that will continue even after the celebrations are over.
Need a little Christmas now.
We need the holiday season to bring joy and happiness into our lives now, more than ever.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY HERMAN
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